Two clubs at opposite ends of the Premier League will clash on Saturday, when first-place Arsenal FC plays at 15th-place AFC Bournemouth. Find our prediction for this matchup below.
Arsenal is second in the Premier League in goals scored (37 overall, 1.9 per game), and Bournemouth is 17th in goals conceded (35 overall, 1.8 per game). Bournemouth has scored 29 goals in 19 games this season (seventh in Premier League), and Arsenal has allowed 12 goals in 19 matches (first in league). Arsenal is second in the Premier League in goal differential at +25. Bournemouth's goal difference (-6) ranks 15th in the Premier League.
Arsenal picked up a win on December 30 against Aston Villa with the final score 4-1. The victorious Arsenal took 10 more shots in the contest, 19 to nine. Martin Zubimendi was one of four Arsenal scorers in the match against Aston Villa. Bournemouth finished with a 2-2 road draw against Chelsea FC in its last match on December 30. Chelsea FC outshot Bournemouth 19 to 17. David Brooks and Justin Kluivert led Bournemouth with a goal apiece. They had three and one shot, respectively.
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Arsenal vs. Bournemouth Odds & Betting Lines
| Moneyline Favorite | Moneyline Underdog | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal -212 | Bournemouth +519 | 2.5 | -157 | +122 |
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Arsenal vs. Bournemouth Prediction & Pick
- Moneyline Pick: Arsenal -212
- Total Pick: Over 2.5 goals
- Score Prediction: Arsenal 2, Bournemouth 1
Arsenal vs. Bournemouth Match Info
- Match Day: Saturday, January 3, 2026
- Match Time: 12:30 PM ET
- Location: Bournemouth, United Kingdom
- Stadium: Vitality Stadium
- TV: Universo, NBC (DirecTV SAT (DVB-S)), Peacock Premium
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
Arsenal's Moneyline Performance
- Thus far this season, Arsenal has been favored in 18 matches, and won 14.
- Arsenal (-212) has been at least this big a favorite in 11 games, and went 10-1-0.
- The likelihood of Arsenal winning this match is 67.9%, based on the moneyline.
Arsenal's Key Players
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Shots | Chances Created |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leandro Trossard | 17 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 16 |
| Bukayo Saka | 17 | 4 | 3 | 27 | 24 |
| Eberechi Eze | 14 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 9 |
| Mikel Merino | 19 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Viktor Gyokeres | 17 | 5 | 0 | 25 | 11 |
Arsenal's Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | Home/Away | Result | Score | Shots | Opp. Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Villa | 12/30/2025 | H | W | 4-1 | 19 | 9 |
| Brighton | 12/27/2025 | H | W | 2-1 | 13 | 3 |
| Everton | 12/20/2025 | A | W | 1-0 | 13 | 2 |
| Wolverhampton | 12/13/2025 | H | W | 2-1 | 17 | 3 |
| Aston Villa | 12/6/2025 | A | L | 2-1 | 15 | 14 |
Bournemouth's Moneyline Performance
- Bournemouth has been the underdog in nine matches this season, and won once.
- Bournemouth (+519) has been at least this big an underdog in one game, and won none.
- Based on the moneyline, Bournemouth has a 16.2% chance of winning this match.
Bournemouth's Key Players
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Shots | Chances Created |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antoine Semenyo | 18 | 9 | 3 | 37 | 22 |
| Marcus Tavernier | 19 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 25 |
| Eli Kroupi Jr | 17 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 4 |
| Tyler Adams | 15 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
| Marcos Senesi | 18 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 12 |
Bournemouth's Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | Home/Away | Result | Score | Shots | Opp. Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | 12/30/2025 | A | D | 2-2 | 17 | 19 |
| Brentford | 12/27/2025 | A | L | 4-1 | 6 | 8 |
| Burnley | 12/20/2025 | H | D | 1-1 | 14 | 3 |
| Manchester United | 12/15/2025 | A | D | 4-4 | 12 | 24 |
| Chelsea | 12/6/2025 | H | D | 0-0 | 13 | 11 |
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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